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“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
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Foot Ferries sold; cash or cards only for tickets
Washington State Ferries (WSF) recently announced that next month, ferry riders can expect to see changes in fare collection. Checks and Canadian currency will no longer be allowed in payment for crossing tickets, beginning Wednesday, Feb. 25, In addition, the Senior/Disabled Passenger fare will be split into two categories.
Census jobs on Orcas Island $17.50/hr
Mary Lisenbery, Recruiting Assistant for the US Census Bureau, recently announced that the Census Bureau is recruiting workers in the San Juan Islands for the 2010 Census. Wages are $17.50 to $20.50 per hour plus $.585 per mile. Testing will take place at the Orcas Island Library on Wednesday Jan.
A busy week ahead: Jan. 25 to Feb. 1
Orcas Island resident David Schermerhorn will speak of his recent experience confronting the Israeli blockade of Gaza ports at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowhip on Sunday, Jan. 25 at the West Sound Community Hall. The service begins at 11 a.m. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, go to
Kindlings WinterFest brings speaker on Diversity, Civility and Christian Faith to Orcas
The KindlingsFest summer event, held on Orcas Island for the first time last summer, was a great hit as main speaker Dr. Jerry Root, spoke on the writings of C.S. Lewis, author of The Chronicles of Narnia. Now, Kindlings WinterFest sponsors author and speaker Os Guinness, who will give four
Eastsound apartment for rent – move in right away!
Eastsound apartment for rent2 bedroom, 2 bath upstairs condo is unexpectedly vacant as of now.Responsible tenant sought - family, couple, roommates.. etc.It is freshly painted and deeply cleaned.The apartment is quiet,has quiet neighbors too,has laundry facilities on the premisesand is located within very easy walking distance of every part of
Stage on the Green wins prestigious award
The Stage on the Green at Eastsound Village Green County Park has been selected as the American Institute of Architects, Seattle -- 2008 Awards for Washington Architecture People's Choice Winner in the "Built" Category. San Juan County Parks and Recreation Director Dona Wuthnow describes the landmark stage as
San Juan Leadership class holds retreat on Orcas
Members of the 2009 Leadership San Juan Islands class came to Orcas Island for a two-day retreat on Jan. 23 and 24. They attended workshops at Heartwood House and braved the arctic air on Friday afternoon to tour Orcas "landmarks." Pictured above are Lou Gray from Lopez Island,
County to fund Village Green restrooms
Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce director Lance Evans announced that in a county Lodging Tax Advisory meeting held Jan. 21, a motion was approved to fund the public restroom facilities located in County parks. "Obviously, the public restroom in Eastsound is covered by this action, said Evans. "Assuming the County
Comment deadline on WSF long-range plans extended
Washington State Ferries (WSF) announced an extended public comment period on the draft long-range plan through Monday, Jan. 26. Due to the overwhelming response from communities, we extended the comment period five days to ensure ample opportunity for the public to provide input on the two options in the draft
Friends of Moran Park honor Bumans Jan. 26
Michel Vekved, of the Friends of Moran State Park, issued the following invitation: I would like to extend a personal invitation to the Friends of Moran State Park Annual Meeting on Monday Jan. 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Moran Environmental Learning Center Lodge. Our meeting usually lets
Free 4-hour moorage at County's newest dock at Orcas Landing
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The County’s newly purchased public dock at Orcas Landing is welcoming boaters with 430 feet of moorage space available without charge for up to four hours during the day. According to Public Works director Jon Shannon, the facility will also offer
School board holds bond work session prior to regular board meeting on Thursday
The school board will hold a work session Thurs. Jan. 22 beginning at 3 p.m. to discuss whether to pursue a future bond issue. Public input is welcome. The work session will be followed by the Board's executive (private) session at 4:30. The regular January meeting, will convene at 5:30
Tidbits and factoids nourish community in service projects
The national Day of Service on Jan. 19 was a day of fun and camaraderie for those who joined in some of the projects happening on Orcas Island. About 25 volunteers of all ages showed up at the Orcas Island school to work in the garden just
Orcas Irthlingz and Obama honored at the Outlook
A happy crowd filled the Victorian Room at the Outlook Inn last night to celebrate both the inauguration of President Barack Obama and the recognition awarded Orcas resident Sharon Abreu and her environmental organization, Irthlingz, for submitting a National Strategy for Sustainability, which ranked in the Top Ten
Today's party at Outlook honors Obama and Abreu's strategy for sustainability
Contributed by Phil Heikkinen The public is invited to an Obama Party Celebration at the Outlook Inn’s Victorian Room today, January 20 – Inauguration Day – from 5 to 8 p.m. The event is in conjunction with Obama parties going on around the country coordinated by MoveOn.org. The event
